ARLA 2003 CONFERENCE
Thursday 30 January 2003
The Royal College of Physicians, Regent's Park, London

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9.15am Registration

10.00am Session 1

• Welcome and Opening Remarks
  John Crossley, Chairman ARLA

• Reforming Housing Law
  Professor Martin Partington CBE, Law Commissioner
  
  Law Commission proposals for the reform of housing law were published in 2002. If enacted, they will reshape the law on the letting market. This presentation will set out the objectives of the reform proposals, an indication of how the Commission’s thinking is developing and an indication of the likely impact on ARLA members.

• What does the rental market hold for 2003 and beyond?
  Richard Donnell, Head of Residential Research, FPDSavills
  A review of the rental market, the current trends and what the future may have in store for landlords and agents.

• Witness at Court – Part 1
  Marveen Smith and Steven Pain, Partners in Painsmith Solicitors will help you prepare for giving evidence at possession hearings.

11.15am Coffee

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12.00pm Session 2

• ARLA’s Legal Hot Spot
  David Barling, Partner of Dean-Wilson Laing
  ARLA’s honorary solicitor takes his regular spot at the Conference to highlight hot issues and update delegates on new legislation.

• Data Protection - not an optional extra
  David M Acomb, Data Protection Advice & Troubleshooting Partnership
  Any, firm organisation or other body holding and using information about living individuals whether on a computer system or via structured files needs to comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998. This session is aimed at highlighting some key areas which are likely to affect ARLA members, strategies for compliance & and the risks of non compliance.

12.45pm Buffet lunch

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2.00pm Session 3

• ARLA Awards
  Official presentation of certificates to successful candidates of ARLA training courses. Introduced by Caroline Cope, ARLA Council member and presented by Brian Turney of Letsure

• Customers – who needs them?
  Geoff Burch is this year’s guest speaker who has been hailed as the Alternative Business Guru and promises to delight delegates with his unique and refreshing approach to illustrate a powerful business message.

3.15pm Tea

4.00pm Session 4

• Witness at Court – Part 2
  Presented by Steven Pain and Marveen Smith, Painsmith Solicitors and joined by specialist residential landlord and tenant barristers.
  Through an interactive role-play, this session will illustrate a practical insight into the workings of the courtroom – what happens, what can happen and what to expect in a variety of circumstances.

5.00pm Close of Conference

The organisers reserve the right to amend the programme without notice if circumstances should dictate

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REGISTRATION FEES:
ARLA Corporate Members
Before 22 November: Corporate Members @ £120 + VAT
After 22 November: Corporate Members @ £145 + VAT for first 2 delegates.

*Extra Discounts: Book two delegates at the above rates and every additional delegate from the same organisation can register @ £120 + VAT.

ARLA Individual Members
Before 22 November @ £80 + VAT
After 22 November @ £110 + VAT

Non Members
Delegate fee @ £220 + VAT
(no early bird applies)

Booking Conditions
Admission to the Conference can only be guaranteed to delegates whose fees are paid in full at the time of registration. A cancellation charge of £15 + VAT will be made for all cancellations. No refunds after 6 January 2003. Substitute names may be given at any time.

ARLA 2003 Exhibition
Exhibition opportunities are open to suppliers of products and services applicable to the residential letting industry, including: Book now as space is limited.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
New for this year, attractive sponsorship packages are available.

All Enquiries:
ARLA 2003 Conference is organised on behalf of ARLA by
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